Summary
Ken Edwards is a seasoned engineering leader with 13 years in defence and aerospace, currently serving as Chief Engineer - Air & Naval at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada. He has led systems and software engineering across military and civil aerospace programs, progressing from hands-on system software roles on CF-18 to CTO responsibilities and product-line leadership in C5ISR. Ken is experienced in certification-driven development, integrating complex avionics and enhanced vision systems while managing technical teams through full life-cycle delivery. His background blends practical electronics and software engineering with graduate coursework in engineering management and electrical engineering, enabling both technical depth and program-level decision making. Based in Ottawa, he repeatedly transitions between technical lead and strategic roles, indicating a talent for scaling engineering practices across growth-stage organizations. An understated strength is his track record of moving from intern-level database work to chief engineer, showing sustained technical curiosity and adaptability.
13 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Graduate Classes Electrical Engineering, Graduate Classes Electrical Engineering at Carleton University
Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Professional Internship Mathematics and Engineering - Computing and Communications, Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Professional Internship Mathematics and Engineering - Computing and Communications at Queen's University
Classes Towards Master of Engineering Engineering Management, Classes Towards Master of Engineering Engineering Management at University of Ottawa
English, French